Aerobic exercise training has been shown to have what effect on depressive symptoms?
a. It reduces depressive symptoms.
b. It increases fatigue and anergia.
c. It reduces calmness and muscle relaxation.
d. It increases irritability and anxiety.
A
To study the effects of an aerobic exercise training program on the feelings of depression in an HIV-positive population, researchers used a randomized controlled trial of a supervised, 12-week aerobic training program. At the end of the 12-week exercise intervention, the experimental group showed reductions in depressive symptoms.
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